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"Mathematicians by city" typically refers to discussions or listings of notable mathematicians who were born in, lived in, or significantly worked in specific cities. This concept could cover a range of topics, including: 1. **Famous mathematicians from specific cities**: For example, you might find lists of mathematicians from Paris, Berlin, Cambridge, or New York.
"Mathematicians by award" typically refers to notable mathematicians recognized for their contributions to the field through various prestigious awards and honors. Here are some of the most renowned awards in mathematics and a few prominent mathematicians associated with those awards: 1. **Fields Medal**: Often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics," it is awarded every four years to mathematicians under 40 years of age for outstanding achievements. - Notable recipients: André Weil, John G.
"Mathematician stubs" typically refers to short articles or entries on mathematicians, often found on platforms like Wikipedia, that provide minimal information about a specific mathematician. These stubs may include only basic details such as the mathematician's name, birth and death dates, and a few key contributions or works.
There are many concepts, theorems, structures, and other mathematical entities that are named after mathematicians, often to honor their contributions to the field. Here are some examples spanning various areas of mathematics: ### Theorems and Results 1. **Pythagorean Theorem** (Pythagoras) - Relates the sides of a right triangle.
Lists of mathematicians typically refer to compilations or directories that catalog mathematicians, often organized by various criteria such as their fields of study, significant contributions, historical periods, or nationalities. These lists may include biographical information, notable works, and theorems or discoveries made by each mathematician.
LGBT mathematicians refer to individuals within the field of mathematics who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community—encompassing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minorities. Like in other fields, LGBT mathematicians have made significant contributions to mathematics, research, and education, although their experiences may have been shaped by the challenges and discrimination often faced by marginalized groups.
Fictional mathematicians are characters in literature, film, television, and other forms of storytelling who are depicted as mathematicians, mathematicians' assistants, or individuals deeply involved in mathematical concepts. These characters may be central to the plot or serve as supporting roles, and their mathematical pursuits can range from abstract theory to practical problem-solving.
The Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) is an honorary program that recognizes members of the American Mathematical Society who have made notable contributions to the advancement of mathematics. Established in 2012, the program honors individuals for their exceptional achievements in research, education, and service to the mathematical community. Selection as a Fellow of the AMS is based on nominations and includes criteria such as outstanding contributions to the mathematical sciences and a sustained record of research and scholarship that has significant impact.
Cultural depictions of mathematicians often reflect a range of stereotypes, themes, and representations in literature, film, television, and other forms of art. These depictions can vary significantly from positive portrayals to negative stereotypes. Here are some common themes and characteristics associated with cultural depictions of mathematicians: 1. **The "Mad Scientist" Trope**: In some works, mathematicians are portrayed as eccentric geniuses, often obsessed with their work to the point of social awkwardness.
Amateur mathematicians are individuals who engage in mathematical activities, research, or problem-solving out of personal interest and passion rather than as a professional mathematician. They may not have formal training or qualifications in mathematics, but they often pursue mathematical ideas, concepts, and problems independently or within informal communities. Amateur mathematicians have historically contributed to various areas of mathematics, sometimes making significant discoveries or advancements.
"African mathematicians" refers to mathematicians from the African continent or those of African descent who have made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. This term encompasses a vast array of individuals across different countries, cultures, and historical periods.
In geometry, a "tomahawk" typically refers to a shape or figure resembling the outline or silhouette of a tomahawk, which is a type of axe. However, there isn't a widely recognized geometric term specifically called "tomahawk" in classical geometry.
A tally stick is a historical accounting tool used primarily in England and other parts of Europe during the medieval period. Typically made from wood, a tally stick is a stick with notches carved into it to represent numbers or amounts. The most common use of tally sticks was for recording debts or financial transactions. The process of using a tally stick involved cutting the stick to a specific length and making notches on it to indicate amounts owed or other data.
Straightedge can refer to a few different concepts, depending on the context: 1. **Tool**: In carpentry and various trades, a straightedge is a tool used to create straight lines or check the flatness of a surface. It is typically a long, flat piece of material, usually wood or metal, marked with measurement units and utilized for drawing or guiding cutting tools.
A planimeter is a measuring instrument used to determine the area of a two-dimensional shape, particularly in fields such as engineering, architecture, and cartography. It works by tracing the perimeter of a figure, allowing the instrument to calculate its area based on the path traced. There are two main types of planimeters: 1. **Mechanical planimeters**: These are typically made of metal and consist of a movable arm attached to a fixed base.
A mathematical instrument is a tool or device used to aid in the measurement, calculation, visualization, or analysis of mathematical concepts or problems. These instruments can range from simple hand-held tools to complex electronic devices. Here are a few categories and examples of mathematical instruments: 1. **Measuring Tools**: Instruments used for measuring lengths, angles, areas, or volumes.
The term "Integrator" can refer to several different concepts depending on the context in which it is used. Here are a few interpretations: 1. **Mathematics**: In mathematics, an "integrator" often refers to a function or operator that performs integration, which is the process of finding the integral of a function.
Intergraph, now known as Hexagon Geospatial, is a company that specializes in geospatial software and technology. It provides solutions for geographic information systems (GIS), computer-aided design (CAD), and various applications in industries such as public safety, natural resources, utilities, and government. Intergraph's software helps organizations manage and visualize spatial data, enabling them to make informed decisions based on geographic information. Over time, Hexagon, a global provider of information technologies, acquired Intergraph.
A French curve is a template made from plastic or other materials, used in drafting and drawing to create smooth curves. It features a variety of curves along its edge, allowing artists, engineers, and designers to draw arcs and curves of different radii accurately. French curves are especially useful for freehand drawing and for creating complex shapes that cannot be easily achieved with a compass or straightedge. They are commonly used in technical drawing, illustration, and other fields requiring precise curvilinear designs.
A counting board is a simple educational tool used to teach basic arithmetic and counting skills, primarily to young children. It typically consists of a flat board with a series of rows or sections that can be used for counting objects. Counting boards can come in various forms, such as: 1. **Physical Counting Boards**: These are often made of wood or plastic and may include pegs, holes, or grooves where children can place objects such as beads, tokens, or counters.
Pinned article: Introduction to the OurBigBook Project
Welcome to the OurBigBook Project! Our goal is to create the perfect publishing platform for STEM subjects, and get university-level students to write the best free STEM tutorials ever.
Everyone is welcome to create an account and play with the site: ourbigbook.com/go/register. We belive that students themselves can write amazing tutorials, but teachers are welcome too. You can write about anything you want, it doesn't have to be STEM or even educational. Silly test content is very welcome and you won't be penalized in any way. Just keep it legal!
Intro to OurBigBook
. Source. We have two killer features:
- topics: topics group articles by different users with the same title, e.g. here is the topic for the "Fundamental Theorem of Calculus" ourbigbook.com/go/topic/fundamental-theorem-of-calculusArticles of different users are sorted by upvote within each article page. This feature is a bit like:
- a Wikipedia where each user can have their own version of each article
- a Q&A website like Stack Overflow, where multiple people can give their views on a given topic, and the best ones are sorted by upvote. Except you don't need to wait for someone to ask first, and any topic goes, no matter how narrow or broad
This feature makes it possible for readers to find better explanations of any topic created by other writers. And it allows writers to create an explanation in a place that readers might actually find it.Figure 1. Screenshot of the "Derivative" topic page. View it live at: ourbigbook.com/go/topic/derivativeVideo 2. OurBigBook Web topics demo. Source. - local editing: you can store all your personal knowledge base content locally in a plaintext markup format that can be edited locally and published either:This way you can be sure that even if OurBigBook.com were to go down one day (which we have no plans to do as it is quite cheap to host!), your content will still be perfectly readable as a static site.
- to OurBigBook.com to get awesome multi-user features like topics and likes
- as HTML files to a static website, which you can host yourself for free on many external providers like GitHub Pages, and remain in full control
Figure 2. You can publish local OurBigBook lightweight markup files to either OurBigBook.com or as a static website.Figure 3. Visual Studio Code extension installation.Figure 5. . You can also edit articles on the Web editor without installing anything locally. Video 3. Edit locally and publish demo. Source. This shows editing OurBigBook Markup and publishing it using the Visual Studio Code extension. - Infinitely deep tables of contents:
All our software is open source and hosted at: github.com/ourbigbook/ourbigbook
Further documentation can be found at: docs.ourbigbook.com
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